Early Childhood Educator - Raploch Nursery

Stirling Council; Stirling; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stirling Council is seeking a qualified Early Childhood Educator to join their team. The role requires creating a stimulating play environment and involves responsibilities that support the development of children and families. With flexible working arrangements and extensive benefits, this full-time position is ideal for enthusiastic and motivated candidates.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home

Biennial incremental progression

Up to 6 months full sick pay

Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave

Access to Health & Wellbeing support

Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Early Childhood Educator with necessary skills.
• SSSC registered or register within 6 months of appointment.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality practice within a stimulating play environment.
• Work within a passionate and motivated team.
• Engage with developments for positive outcomes for children and families.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Interpersonal

Motivation

Innovation

Education

Qualified Early Childhood Educator

SSSC Registration

Job description

Salary: £32,412 - £35,061 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

To apply for this position, please click the “Click here to apply” link below. This will direct you to Stirling Council’s new recruitment portal, Oracle. If you are using the Stirling Council Oracle for the first time, you will need to register.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Early Childhood Educator equipped with the necessary skills and competencies to work effectively to deliver high quality practice. You will work within a passionate and motivated team to create a stimulating, high quality play environment for children and families. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and innovative. You will be highly motivated, with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.You will show a commitment to continuing professional development and actively engage in developments to ensure positive outcomes for children and families.

Applicants should be explicit in detailing the required skills, experience and attributes that you are able to bring to this post. You will be SSSC registered prior to appointment, or register within 6 months of your appointment.

This is a full time post with shift patterns between the hours of 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday.

Successful applicants must share any planned leave at interview stage.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development